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Actress Olivia Munn revealed that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and has been battling the disease since April 2023. She shared details of her ongoing fight against breast cancer on Instagram, including her proactive health measures and the aggressive nature of the cancer. Munn underwent four surgeries in the past 10 months and decided to keep her diagnosis private until now. She made a public appearance at the 2024 Oscars alongside her partner John Mulaney, with whom she welcomed a child in November 2021.
The US FDA has approved the first test, called AvertD, to assess the risk of opioid use addiction in certain individuals. Developed by SOLVD Health, the test is intended to be used before the first use of oral opioid painkillers in patients who are being considered for a short-term prescription for acute pain. AvertD is a genetic laboratory test that analyzes DNA samples to determine if there are genetic variants associated with an elevated risk of developing opioid use disorder. It is not intended for use in patients being treated for chronic pain.
Actor Chris Hemsworth, 40, has made significant lifestyle changes after discovering he has an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease. Hemsworth received the diagnosis after taking a genetic test on the National Geographic documentary series Limitless with Chris Hemsworth. He now focuses more on his brain health, incorporating solitude, mindfulness work, regular sleep, and ice baths into his routine. Hemsworth also aims to improve his work-life balance and spend more time with his family.
Chris Hemsworth clarifies that his decision to take a break from acting was not solely due to a genetic test revealing a high risk of Alzheimer's, but also to spend more time with his family and be more selective about his projects. Hemsworth also expressed his excitement about working with his friend and "Thor" co-star Idris Elba in their new film "Extraction 2."
A 'peanut plaster' has been found to reduce the frequency and severity of peanut allergy attacks in two thirds of cases, according to US research. A genetic test could be used to diagnose hard-to-spot cases of high blood pressure caused by excess salt. More than half of meningitis patients don’t receive follow-up care, a report has revealed. Cancer is now the leading cause of death in type 2 diabetics, overtaking stroke and heart disease, due to obesity being one of the biggest risk factors. However, medical advancements have vastly improved the treatment and prevention of heart disease.
Doctors are using a new genetic test called polygenic risk score to identify people most likely to have heart attacks long before they have them. The test looks at a collection of thousands of genetic variants to assess the risk of heart disease. Those at high risk would be treated aggressively, but the test may also spare some patients from unnecessary treatment if their risk turns out to be low. However, some critics say that a focus on treating younger people is misplaced because they may not comply with taking a statin or another drug for the rest of their lives.